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BRIEFS

January 22, 2019

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PSA terminals handle 81m TEU worldwide, up 9.1pc yoy US ports handle record import box volumes Top box carriers pile on the tonnage in 2019 DP World seeks to acquire Pulogsa box terminal in Chile for US$502m Qatar handles 1.33 million TEU in 2018, up 70pc yoy UPS chooses Philippe Gilbert as president for new supply chain solutions role European cargo airlines report slow growth in 2018 Air cargo surges 15pc at Budapest Airport in 2018 Four new Boeing 777Fs for Lufthansa Cargo and AeroLogic

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Allcargo Logistics supports the young golfers at WIGA Junior Golf Championship BBC Chartering adds "BBC Yacht Transport" as new sales & service channel China Navigation to acquire the bulk shipping activities of Hamburg Süd CMA CGM unites its Containerships & MacAndrews brands to create a key player in intra-European multimodal transport European LSPs & Customs agents continuing to prepare for no-deal Brexit IRClass signs MoU with govt of Assam for inland water transport project MOL to establish Asahi MOL Tankers for pool operation of MR Product tankers SCFI Asia to US West Coast spot rates surge Imports of vegetable oil rise by 11 pc in Dec. 2018 JNPT's mobile app to make things easier for the trade Parliamentary committee seeks expeditious environment clearance for port infrastructure projects PCHAA conducts successful Blood Donation Camp CBDT clarifies regarding issue of prosecution notices RBI eases external commercial borrowing norms Chinese economic growth in 2018 falls to three-decade low

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US class I railroad invests in Illinois and New Mexico International business of Flying Cargo acquired Panalpina's transatlantic service happy and Brexit-ready Cushman & Wakefield reinforces investment team Belarusian Railway boosts digital freight transport Port of Kiel notes slight decline in 2018 Transport capacities still scarce Crane Worldwide picks Liso as director projects 10% more airfreight in Indian Ocean SBB Cargo to go it alone CMA CGM unites Containerships and MacAndrews brands China Navigation snaps up part of Hamburg Süd Swiss Post sets parcel record "Curiosity of the Day" BIC new board-member and officer appointments ACG introduces fresh operation between Oslo and China 100 new locomotives for EU cross-border traffic

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Supply chain radar: Amazon vs container shipping lines - you're kidding, right? Carriers defend new street turn charges shippers say are 'insane' Felixstowe to provide more capacity for growing DFDS ro-ro traffic DHL continues expansion in Scandinavia with €134m express hub at Copenhagen With new ULCVs on the horizon, another Asia-Europe loop was 'inevitable' Air Cargo Global launches Oslo-Tianjin seafood freighter US-China trade deal 'on the cards' Supply chain radar: the K+N stamp on the DSV + Panalpina deal Supply chain radar: opportunistic DB Schenker the next FF takeover target worth over €13bn

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JANUARY 21, 2019
High Speed Transfers orders third Damen FCS 2710 Alang beaching costs Dutch shipowner $3.4 million in penalties Equinor moves forward with shoreside power for PSVs

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Transpacific trade awaits post-Chinese New Year crash Capacity control will be top of the agenda as carriers try to mitigate against the expected volume shortfall in the... Delta Tankers confirms suezmax resale purchase Diamantis Diamantidis group has clinched 12 acquisitions across the dry bulk and tanker spaces in less than a year Monjasa redeploys bunker tanker to boost Panama operations Danish bunker supplier moves the 8,800 dwt Accra - capable of carrying 2020-compliant fuels - into the Panama Canal Brightoil leaves investors in the dark The latest update on the company's financial position appears to have merely muddied the waters of what was an already... Keep calm (and prepare for change) Preparation is the difference between being able to take advantage of an external threat or sinking with all employees DFDS boosts UK-Rotterdam ro-ro capacity New ro-ro bridges will allow Felixstowe to cater to the latest generation of ships as it seeks to become a... Letter to the Editor: Automated shipping will not lead to a one-size-fits-all industry The advent of automated technologies in the shipping industry will lead to nuanced changes on the ground, dependent on circumstances... UK names industry veteran as new Sosrep Hennig has acted as interim Sosrep since May 2018 following the departure of Les Chapman Euroseas handed stock exchange compliance notice The company has six months following receipt of the notification to regain compliance with the minimum share price requirement Dutch shipowner fined for illegal scrapping Holland Maas Scheepvaart Beheer II BV has been ordered to pay about $3.4m Maersk sells Hamburg Süd's bulk unit The deal is expected to close at the end of the first quarter, subject to regulatory approval Daily Briefing Indonesia to break through with its second mini LNG \| Gap between potential and reality for LNG \| OOIL poised... MOL sets up pool operating unit with Asahi Tanker Fleet of about 25 vessels will focus on Asia and Oceania Brightoil grappling with $250m creditor claims Creditors have launched legal proceedings against Brightoil and its subsidiaries, requesting repayment or even winding up orders FSLT sells off ageing MR tanker Liquidity from the sale will help improve FSLT's risk profile while positioning the shipping trust to take advantage of an...

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Cascade of capacity cuts to mark Asia-Europe trade Chittagong-Dhaka rail expansion critical Antitrust agency rules for PSA in JNPT dispute Project logistics rides high on oil, construction US regulators weigh truck HOS changes

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Deadly fire hits two ships in Kerch StraitA number of seafarers have died after fire ripped through two ships near the Kerch Strait on Monday. Global media outlets say 10 or 11 Turkish and India crew from the vessels have perished in the incident. At least 12 are said to have survived. Reuters, the New York Times and the BBC all report seafarers jumping from the vessels to escape the flames and smoke. While details are limited at this CMES expects 2018 profit to double Owner of the world's largest VLCC and VLOC fleets says its results were boosted by asset acquisitions, valemax expansion and tanker market recovery. Morgan Stanley upgrades Teekay LNG Partners after sell-off Morgan Stanley has upgraded Teekay LNG Partners following a crash in the value of its units in the second half of 2018. Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis raised the MLP to overweight today and reset his target price from $17.50 to $16.00 per unit. Global stock market crash has taken shipping equities to crisis levels Teekay LNG changing structure to lure investors Giannakoulis explained Teekay LNG sa GC Rieber wins Statnett management contract The Oslo-listed company replaces Simon Mokster Shipping as technical manager Cargoship brawl lands master in hospital A brawl on a UK-flagged general cargoship ended up with its master going to hospital. Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern police said the incident occurred on the 3,600-dwt Eastern Vanquish (built 2012) in Rostock on 17 January. In the late evening, marine police and an ambulance were called to the vessel. There had been a "quarrel" between the chief mate and the captain, both Russians, police sai MOL sells product tanker to Greek shipowner Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has sold one of its LR2 product tankers, brokers say. It is believed the 105,800-dwt Phoenix Dream (built 2005) has been purchased by a Greek shipowner. MOL and Asahi Tanker launch pool operating company Initial market rumours had last week pointed to a transaction at around $14.5m. Now brokers tell TradeWinds a sale has been agreed at a price in the region UK reveals near-miss involving Stena ro-pax and sub The UK is probing a near-miss involving a Stena ro-pax and a navy submarine. The previously unreported "close quarters incident" took place on 6 November, the department for transport told TradeWinds. Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way The ship involved is the 30,300-gt Stena Superfast VII (built 2001), which operates between Belfast and Cairnyan. The government is not rele VesselsValue takes axe to OSV prices as it rejigs team VesselsValue as painted a grim picture for offshore support vessel prices as it announced a reorganisation of its offshore team. The UK company said last year was predicted by many to be the start of the recovery for the sector, but while some positive moves were made, the real picture is somewhat different. There have been big consolidation moves in the US and Brent crude saw a steady price inc New fuels must be 'fit for purpose' says Fafalios Leading Greek voice urges industry to collaborate and ensure new blends do not cause damage, and backs London as top shipping centre. Essar Shipping CFO Sandeep Akolkar quits Essar Shipping has said CFO Sandeep Akolkar has resigned with effect from Monday. It gave no reason for the departure. Last year, the company sold its last capesize bulker for scrap. The 175,000-dwt Kiran (built 1994) went for for recycling in Pakistan for $434 per ldt or $10.5m. Equinor presses on with shore power for PSVs Norwegian major Equinor is continuing its drive towards shore power for its chartered platform supply vessel (PSV) fleet. It has 13 units in its contract portfolio that are ready for electrical supply, with another five being prepared for this in 2019. Owners include Havila, Atlantic, Solstad, Dof, Ugland and Eidesvik. It opened a shore-to-ship power supply station at the Dusavik supply base ne Aspen set to provide new financial backing for Lodestar Marine insurer lining up fresh capital injection after RSA withdrawal Stalwart deal shows further strengthening of tanker values An aframax purchase by a Greek shipowner last week has provided further evidence of rising asset values in the crude space. Stalwart Management steps up drive for aframax tankers Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart Management was last week named as the buyer of the 106,600-dwt Blue River (built 2002). A price of $11.5m was placed on the purchase, as TradeWinds reported at the time. Clarksons des Banker Porsteinsson takes over at Eimskip Icelandic container line Eimskip has hired an experienced banker as its new CEO. Vilhelm Mar Porsteinsson is replacing Gylfi Sigfusson on 24 January. Sigfusson is heading to the US to run Eimskip there and in Canada, as well as Eimskip Logistics. Porsteinsson is managing director of corporate and investment banking at Islandsbanki. "In his work he has gained vast knowledge and experience in fi Public investors enter 2019 with little interest in shipping stocks Malaise that has prevented IPOs in shipping may be getting worse as shares languish Capesize spot earnings up 15% week on week Market movements since 11 January have been small but meaningful. Densay Shipping strikes again with successful asset play Turkish bulker owner Densay Shipping has pulled off another successful asset play, brokers say. Chinese import buyers of veteran tonnage brave new S&P waters Densay linked to canny asset plays It is believed to have sold a Chinese built supramax for a price 77% above what it paid for the ship in 2016. European brokers say the 57,000-dwt SSI Expedition (built 2010) has been sold to an undisclos NWS cargoship stuck off Denmark A Russian cargoship has run aground off Denmark, according to the country's Defence Command (Forsvaret). Forsvaret said the 3,200-dwt Alexander Tvardoskiy (built 1996) got stuck on Sunday just north of the Oresund tunnel. It was en route to the UK with a timber cargo. There was no risk of pollution, Forsvaret added. The ship will be inspected before it leaves the area. It is operated by North Global stock market crash has taken shipping equities to crisis levels Arctic Securities singles out tankers and LNG as top picks after global shares sell-off. Transocean tipped to win race for Japanese product tanker Price seen as firm and reflective of an improving freight market. Mega-boxship delivery torrent set to slow A record number of mega-boxships were delivered last year, but there are signs this rush is abating. Shipping consultancy Drewry said delays and slow-steaming could help out carriers this year. Asia to Europe box volumes finally rising A total of 26 ultra-large containerships (ULCs) of more than 18,000 teu were handed over last year. All of the combined capacity of 525,500 teu was sent to work Hamburg Sud sells bulker arm to China Navigation Deal comes just over a year after container fleet was taken over by AP Moller-Maersk. Monjasa has biggest bunker tanker in Panama after move Danish bunker group Monjasa has redeployed a tanker from West Africa to boost its Panama Canal operations. It said the 8,800-dwt Accra (built 2010) will be the biggest and newest ship in the market. Monjasa delivered 450,000 tonnes of marine fuel in the Canal area in 2018, making it the second largest supplier. Accra has received all safety and operational approvals from the Panamanian authorit Washingtons eye $474m Seaspan sell-off A major shareholder of US-listed boxship owner Seaspan has revealed details of a big stock sale. Companies controlled by the Washington family have registered up to 52.81m shares for sale at a maximum price of $8.98 each, against a closing price of $9.16 last Friday. This would bring in more than $474m. Fairfax stake in Seaspan hits 36% Seaspan frees up more ships as de-leveraging continues T Chronos linked to Nissen kamsarmax deal A new name has joined the list of companies rumoured to have purchased a kamsarmax from Japan's Nissen Kaiun. UK-based brokers have identified Greece's Chronos Shipping as buyer of the 82,000-dwt Crystal Star (built 2014). The market has been rife with speculation about the new owners of the Sanoyas Shipbuilding-constructed vessel, offers for which were invited last week. The vessel, which is Euronav buys back $3m stock pile ahead of financial results Euronav continues to invest in its own shares at a time executives have suggested tanker equities may represent a strong counter-cyclical bet against a recession. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav added an €2.99m ($3.04m) bundle of stock to a $4m pile picked up in the final days of 2018. Modec picks up Euronav suezmax at stellar price Tanker stocks a good spot amid recession talk, says Paddy Unisea linked to purchase of PIL's last capesize bulker duo Signs are that Adamantios Lemos-led firm has re-entered the big bulker sector Euroseas put on notice by Nasdaq Greek boxship owner Euroseas has been told to boost its Nasdaq share price to regain compliance with the exchange's listing rules. It said it had received notice that its stock had traded below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. It has six months to regain compliance, which will occur if it can boost the stock back above this level for 10 straight days. "The company intends to cure the defi Seacor Marine's Politis to head offshore at Transport Capital Singapore investment manager Transport Capital has recruited Joshua Politis as head of offshore. The former director and general manager of Asia Pacific at US offshore vessel owner Seacor Marine will also become a partner in Singapore. While at New York-listed Seacor Marine, Politis managed its operations and led its Asian merger, acquisition, restructuring and investment activities. Transport Serromah Shipping tanker refloated off Germany A Dutch tanker has refloated after runing aground off Cuxhaven in Germany. The 12,500-dwt Oriental Nadeshiko (built 2009) got stuck early on Monday morning in the Elbe, the Basler Zeitung reported, citing German authorities. It is loaded with a 9,000-tonne cargo. The crew was reported as saying no damage has been suffered by the vessel. The cargo includes hydraulic fluids, solvents and fuel. Lease accounting adds to restated DFDS profit Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has restated a higher profit for the third quarter as it complies with IFRS 16 accounting regulations. It is adopting the standard from 1 January this year and issued an updated EBITDA figure of DKK 3.5bn ($533.5m) for the three months to 31 October last year. This is up from DKK 2.9bn under the old rules. The shipowner said the move changes the way it accounts for all l Algoma extends Yangzijiang newbuilding options Canadian owner has also received full refund of payments made for cancelled Uljanik orders. MOL and Asahi Tanker launch pool operating company Two Japanese shipowners say initial focus will be on the highly versatile MR sector. UK government names new SOSREP Industry veteran, who has had role on interim basis since May 2018, gets casualty role full-time. VIDEO: Rio Tinto sees modest growth in iron ore exports Output back to normal at Australian mining giant after incident free quarter.

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JANUARY 21, 2019
Months of 'cascading effects' from shutdown expected Analysis shows that the ongoing shutdown is impacting trade functions across the federal government. Sanctions ready to lift against three Russian firms U.S. exporters wait for official announcement from OFAC for guidance on how to proceed. Commentary: Government closure hurts maritime industry Attorneys from Winston & Strawn say regulatory impacts "will become more severe and then debilitating over time." Heavy volumes increase congestion at major U.S. ports Relief is expected when volumes dip after Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 5. China Navigation buying bulk shipping arm of Hamburg Süd Since Maersk acquired Hamburg Süd in 2017, it is focusing on the container liner business. EU proposes permanent multilateral ISDS court J.B. Hunt's earnings fall despite higher revenues

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JANUARY 21, 2019
S Korea's LSMGO prices at 6-week high on strong demand, tight supply "Most of the LSMGO is [diverted] to the local demand [for heating], so it's not easy to find avails for LSMGO," a trader said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES: Crude ticks up on IEA report; easing trade tensions The process would be "a marathon, not a sprint," IEA said. HK's Brightoil plans Zhoushan oil terminal asset sale amid restructuring Brightoil's intended asset sales come at a time when Zhoushan port is emerging as an attractive bunkering destination in China.

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COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

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